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    Four excursions in 4 days!

    We will begin this journey with a unique sunset in Valle de la Luna, a landscape that you will never forget. We will get up early to visit the Tatio Geysers, to witness the impressive spectacle of hot water jets that emerge from the earth and turn into steam. We will also visit Laguna Cejar, where we will enjoy a refreshing swim in the lagoon.

    We will continue our journey through the Altiplanic Lagoons and visit towns that have stopped in time. We will end this adventure from the Piedras Rojas Viewpoint, an impressive place that will allow you to appreciate the beauty and immensity of the landscapes of the Chilean highlands.

    Includes 3 nights accommodation at Hostal La Rukka in San Pedro de Atacama and transport from/to Calama Airport.

    Schedule

    Transfer in shared service, from Calama Airport to Hostal La Rukka
    Shared and direct transfer after flight arrived at the Calama airport, until 9pm. The duration of the trip is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Passengers are taken to each of their accommodations within 2 kilometers of the town center.
    Check-In at Hostal La Rukka leaving luggage at the reception

    Welcome to San Pedro de Atacama! In this completely remodeled hostel you can enjoy the tranquility and the sun in its large interior patio, and observe the sky of San Pedro de Atacama at night. The perfect place to start your adventure.

    15:00 hrs - Start of the tour at the meeting point
    Visit to the Valley of the Moon at sunset

    We will enjoy a walk along the marked trails to appreciate the majesty of this place. During sunset, the valley is illuminated with a palette of vibrant colors. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky fills with warm, golden tones, and the different elements of the landscape take on hues and shadows that create an impressive visual spectacle.

    19:30 hrs approx - Return to San Pedro de Atacama
    Accommodation in Hostal La Rukka

    You can choose to rest in the hostel or visit one of the many restaurants that offer a combination of local and international cuisine. Or simply take a walk through its cobbled streets. A good way to get to know the local culture.

    Between 04:30 and 5:30 hrs (AM) - Departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
    Visit to the Tatio Geysers

    Visit to the Tatio Geyser With more than 80 active geysers and a wide variety of fumaroles and boiling mud pools, we will immerse ourselves in a unique and fascinating geothermal environment. Panoramic views of the mountains and surrounding nature are breathtaking, providing a sense of grandeur and natural beauty.

    Visit of the Machuca Town

    Visit of the Machuca Town Despite its small size, Machuca offers some interesting attractions. We will explore the village on foot, visit the church and meet the local people. You can also try some of the region's culinary specialties, such as llama empanadas, which are sold in small food stalls.

    12:30 hrs. approx - Return to accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
    14:30 hrs - Departure from your accommodation to the Cejar Lagoon
    Laguna Cejar
    Visit to the Cejar Lagoon

    Like being in the Dead Sea! Due to its high salinity, we will easily float in its waters, which provides a unique bathing experience. Laguna Cejar is surrounded by a desert and saline landscape. The contrast between the turquoise water and the desert environment creates a breathtaking and surreal sight.

    Laguna Cejar
    Visit to the Ojos del Salar Lagoons

    The Ojos del Salar Lagoon is an important habitat for various species of birds, especially flamingos. If we are lucky, we will observe the flamingos in their natural environment.

    Visit to the Tebenquiche Lagoon

    Laguna Tebenquinche is a salty lagoon, which means that the water contains a high concentration of salt. During the rainy season, the lagoon can fill with water, creating a natural mirror that reflects the sky and the surrounding mountains, creating a spectacular landscape. Watching the sun set from this lagoon, I assure you, will be a unique experience that you cannot let go on your journey.

    19:00 hrs approx - Return to accommodation
    Accommodation in Hostal La Rukka

    07:30 hrs. approx (AM) - Departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
    Visit to the Chaxa Lagoon

    The Chaxa Lagoon is a saline water body and is one of the main habitats for birds, especially flamingos. It is known for being home to three species of flamingos: the Andean flamingo, the Chilean flamingo, and the James's flamingo. These birds find in the lagoon an ideal place to feed and rest.

    Visit to the Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplanic Lagoons

    The Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons are located approximately 110 kilometers southeast of San Pedro de Atacama, in the Socaire commune. They were formed due to volcanic activity in the area. The Miscanti Lagoon is the largest and is characterized by its intense turquoise color, surrounded by imposing mountains and volcanoes. Laguna Miñiques, for its part, is smaller and is located near the Miñiques volcano, conical in shape and covered with snow in winter. Due to the altitude, it is important to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness.

    Visit to the highland town of Socaire

    We will travel through time and visit a small and picturesque town with a typical architecture of the region, where adobe buildings and thatched roofs predominate. The town is surrounded by impressive landscapes, with mountains, volcanoes and vast expanses of desert terrain.

    Visit to the Piedras Rojas Viewpoint

    The viewpoint owes its name to the reddish rocks that dominate the landscape and contrast with the intense blue of the sky and the surrounding lagoons. From the viewpoint, we will enjoy an impressive view of the mountains, volcanoes and desert landscapes characteristic of the area.

    18:00 hrs. approx - Return to accommodation
    Accommodation in Hostal La Rukka

    Check Out of Hostal La Rukka
    Hostal la Rukka reopens its doors completely remodeled in its traditional location in the heart of San Pedro de Atacama, at 513 Toconao street. The hostel has comfortable single and double rooms in matrimonial format (1 queen bed) and twin (2 beds) with private bathroom and satellite TV. Breakfast service for guests is included in the room rate. At the
    Transfer in shared service, from Hostal La Rukka to Calama Airport
    Shared and direct transfer after flight arrived at the Calama airport, until 9pm. The duration of the trip is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Passengers are taken to each of their accommodations within 2 kilometers of the town center.

    Included

    • Transfer in/out Calama Airport
      Transfer according schedules availables and from/to locations in the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama
    • 3 Nights in Hostal La Rukka
      Breakfast, cable TV, towel, heating in the winter season
    • Bilingual Guide
    • Passenger Transportation Insurance
    • Consulting by a team of experts
      GreatChile responds to requests for its services with personalized advice by telephone, email, webchat, WhatsApp and scheduled video calls.
    • Management and coordination of requested services
      All details are transparently seen in advance. Travel with peace of mind knowing that your itinerary is created by recognized experts with excellent and long-standing relationships with service providers.

    Not Included

    • Entrance Fee Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
      General public entrance fee. Pay only in cash for the moment: CL$ 11000 per person.
    • Entrance Fee Geyser del Tatio
      General public entrance fee: CL$15000. Payment only in cash.
    • Entrance Fee Chaxa, Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons and Piedras Rojas Viewpoint
      Values per person. Payment only in cash. Nationals: CL$ 20300; Foreigners: CL$ 28750.
    • Entrance Fee Laguna Cejar
      Values per person. Payment only in cash. General public: CL$ 15000; Senior Adult: CL$ 10000; With indigenous certificate: CL$ 2000; Children from 6 to 12 years old: CL$ 5000; Students with ID or School Pass: CL$10000.
    Additional fees to be paid locally
    per person, about
    CL$ 61 300

    Tickets and entrance fees payable at the destination are a direct contribution to the conservation of ecosystems and infrastructure, and support culture and the local community.

    General Conditions

    • Excursions include Spanish and English bilingual guide
    • Services apply with a minimum number of passengers at the time of booking
    • In excursions that include it, the pick-up will be at the hotel indicated by the passenger, as long as it is located in the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama.
    • For security and operational reasons, schedules may be modified without prior notice.

    Conditions for Minors

    • Minimum age for this program is 12 years

    Safety Conditions in Service

    • Whether due to weather conditions or conditions of the route (roads) that do not offer the minimum security guarantees for a safe operation, our provider reserves the right to cancel the service.

    Activity Risk Acceptance

    • The passenger declares to know and understand the risks involved in participating in adventure tourism activities, which cannot be completely eliminated, even when there is compliance with safety standards accredited by the service provider, whose purpose is to reduce risks. risks that the development of this activity involves.
    • It will be the duty of the adventure tourism service provider to inform of the conditions and requirements for the development of the activity, as well as the duty of the participants who take an adventure tourism service to be adequately informed of the conditions in which the service is provided. of the minimum conditions that the participant must possess before carrying out the activity and abide by the instructions that the company and guide in charge of the activity indicate.

    Pricing

    Per PersonPrice
    Guest in Double RoomCL$ 351 800
    Guest in Single RoomCL$ 478 800

    Commercial Conditions

    • Valid until December 31, 2025
    • Prices based on double room
    • In case of paying in dollars, the exchange rate of the day of payment is applied
    • Rates valid for services at the times indicated.
    • Rates per person subject to change.
    • The entrance Tickets to the National Parks or Reserves are not included in the value of the Tour.
    • The values of the tourist sites to visit may be modified without prior notice; these are administered by the different Atacameñas Indigenous Communities and it is they who determine the access values to each place.

    Conditions of Cancellations or No show

    • Cancellations 5 days in advance free of charge.
    • Subsequent cancellations are considered No Show, charge 100%

    Our apply on everything not mentioned before.

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